Section 27: No action for infringement of unregistered trade mark This is one of the most important sections in the entire Act. It defines the “WHY” of registering a trademark. Section 28: Rights conferred by registration This section explains the exact legal rights you get with your registration certificate. Section 29: Infringement of registered trade
CHAPTER II: THE REGISTER AND CONDITIONS FOR REGISTRATION Section 3: Appointment of Registrar and other officers Section 4: Power of Registrar to withdraw or transfer cases, etc. Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices thereof Section 6: The Register of Trade Marks This section describes the “Register,” which is the single, official master database of
CHAPTER III: PROCEDURE FOR AND DURATION OF REGISTRATION Section 18: Application for registration This section details the first formal step: how to file an application. Section 19: Withdrawal of acceptance Section 20: Advertisement of application This section describes the vital “public notice” step in the trademark process. Section 21: Opposition to registration This section details
This guide breaks down the complex legal text of The Trade Marks Act, 1999, into simple, easy-to-understand language. CHAPTER I: PRELIMINARY Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement Section 2: Definitions and interpretation This is the most important section for understanding the rest of the Act. It’s the dictionary for all the legal terms used.
